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ˈplough-beam, ˈplow-
The central longitudinal beam or bar of timber or iron in a plough, to which the other principal parts are attached.
14..Voc. in Wr.-Wülcker 569/21 Burris, the plowebeme. 14..Nom. ibid. 724/27 Hec buris, a plughbeme. 1523Fitzherb. Husb. §3 The ploughe beame, is the longe tree aboue, the whiche is a lytel bente. 1613Markham Eng. Husbandm. iii. B ij, The first member thereof, as being the strongest and most principallest peece of timber belonging to the same, is called the Plough-beame, being a large long peece of timber much bending. 1727Bradley Compl. Body Husb. 41 The plough-beam, about seven foot long, and five inches square, from the tail..to the coulter.., and then tapers to three inches and half. 1884Longm. Mag. Feb. 403 An elm..to fashion into a plough-beam.
fig.1607J. Carpenter Plaine Mans Plough 206 The Plough Beame of Impietie is, the repletion of bread..and luxurie. |